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The Master of Public Administration is a graduate program that will prepare you to effectively serve the public good.

Students in Evergreen’s MPA program study current issues in an interdisciplinary context. Graduates go on to careers in the public sector, businesses, and non-profit organizations as leaders, managers, analysts, and effective advocates for change.

You will get a solid grounding in the core aspects of public administration. You'll also be able to specialize in one of three concentrations that match your goals and career.

Learn more about what Evergreen MPA students are doing, and what our graduates have gone on to do.

Students in the MPA Tribal Governance Concentration attend a class for the program Analytical Techniques for Public Service.

Affordable

Evergreen’s MPA program is one of the most affordable programs available. With tuition and fees for Washington State residents at two-thirds or less of the cost of our Northwest competitors, Evergreen is a bargain for residents. Find out more about program costs and the many types of aid available.

Convenient

You can enroll full-time and complete the program in two years, or choose to attend part-time and spread your studies out over as many as six years. All classes meet in the evening or on the weekends to meet the needs of working adult students. See what options are available for completing your MPA on your timeline.

Master’s degree candidates in the MPA program present their capstone projects.

Dynamic

The MPA program features many of the aspects that makes an Evergreen education unique and successful: collaborative and interdisciplinary programs, narrative evaluations, and a focus on experiential learning. In addition, the MPA programs emphasize social change and democratic governance, making it a good fit for the student who wants to make the world a better place through their profession.

A National Reputation

Washington Monthly ranks Evergreen among the top master’s colleges in the nation. Their distinctive rating asks “what are colleges doing for the country?” and ranks Evergreen 29 in the nation among masters degree colleges for 2012–13 Academic Year.

Evergreen earned accolades as among the nation's Top Public Affairs Graduate Schools in the 2012 edition of the Best Graduate Schools by US News Media Group.